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Add your commentMolokai Fights to Protect Its Fishing Lifestyle
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Community Contributed by Walter Ritte
For the past 15 years Molokai has been seriously trying to stop the decline of it’s near shore fisheries. In 1994 Governor John Waihe’e created the Governors Molokai Subsistence Task Force, which officially recognized the importance of the subsistence economy on Molokai. The task force found that up to 38 percent of our food consumption on Molokai came from gathering in the ocean and on the land. The task force identified three major problems, 1) Off-island people who take to much, 2) Taking of undersized juveniles and 3) Lack of access.
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Through state wide meetings, each island has been charged to present their three top issues. The Molokai Aha Kiole presented their top two issues on Friday Sept. 23 to WESPAC. First, the need to lift the federal ban on the Hawaiian Green Turtle to allow for traditional subsistence use, and second, the need to stop the practice of off island escort boats raiding our shorelines during canoe races and other Molokai to Oahu and Maui to Molokai races.
Five years of talks with the Canoe Racing Associations have proven no meaningful results. The issue is alarmingly headed to confrontational solutions.
Molokai residence have taken it upon themselves to monitor and patrol the coast line to “educate” the escort boats and letters have been sent out to explain “nicely” the concerns of the subsistence users of our coastal fisheries. We hope the State and Federal Governments will help resolve this issue since the organizers of these races do not want to recognize their “Kuleana” when they come to Molokai to race.
Subsistence use of our near shore fisheries is not a matter of recreational use, it is a matter of survival.
Walking for Mental Illness
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and their annual walk is held across the nation to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma and to raise funds. Our Molokai team, called “Molokai Mo Bettah Mental Health,” is walking on Molokai Oct. 1. We will walk from the coconut grove to Molokai Community Health Center’s new Oceanside property. We hope you will join us.
Why We Walk
• Mental illness affects one in four individuals during their lifetime.
• The pervasive stigma of mental illness prevents individuals from seeking treatment for an average of 10 years. Can you imagine if someone with diabetes or heart disease waited that long?
Baseball Trip Mahalo
On Jan. 30, I attend
The event was from June 16 to June 21. When I arrived in Omaha, I met up with 71 players from around the United States. It was an awesome experience, especially coming from our small island, where I’m a sophomore at Molokai High School. Everything up there was so big and far apart.
My team was the Gators and we went undefeated through the tournament and brought home the championship. While I was up there, I trained from the time I got up until the time I went to bed.
This event really opened my eyes on setting my goals high and how I need to work really hard to achieve the goals that I set for myself.
This trip wouldn’t have been possible without the support from the entire Molokai community. I want to thank everyone who bought lunch plates, raffle tickets, and to those who made donations.
My parents, Scott and Kim; my siblings, Scottie Jr., Ryan, Aaron, Kyora-Lee, Brittany and Kalamaku; Kiana Simmons; Aunty Lani TSawyer and Uncle Marcuz Gonzales; Aunty Mary and Uncle Nelson Rapanot; Uncle Ronnie Rapanot; Aunty Mariya and Uncle J.J. Poaha; Tiffy and Andrew Cuello; Aunty Jannah and Uncle Solomon Maliu; Uncle Rick Schonely; Six Pac; Uncle Oscar and Aunty Puni; Uncle Michael Helm; Uncle Hano Naehu; Uncle Bruza Paleka; Aunty Ronnie Girl; the Schonely sisters; Papa Ronald and Grandma Gladys Rapanot; cousins Christy and Kahiki Kaahanui; Uncle Dolphin Pawn and ohana; Ms. Janice Espiritu; Eskimo Candy; Uncle Russell Carlton; Aunty Venetta Palmer and ohana; Hotel Molokai; Paddlers Inn; Hayaku Gas & Go; Molokai Fish & Dive; Coca Cola – Uncle Eddie Gorospe; Island Kine Car Rental; Aunty Ruby’s Cafe; Maka’s Korner; Take’s; Misaki’s; Molokai Drive Inn; Subway; Import’s Gift Shop; Righteous Ink; Simon and Friends; HI’s Finest – Paulele Alcon; Lourdes; Big Daddy’s; Coffees of Hawaii; Kualapuu Market; Kualapuu Cookhouse; Uncle David Mikami and Molokai Drug Store; Pepsi – Uncle Pat Kawano; Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center staff; Uncle Ted Takamiya; Aunty Lana and Uncle Homer Turner; Hanzie Kaapuni; Uncle Pete Domingo; Aunty Lani Dudoit; Aunty Meiling Adachi; Aunty Tica Kekahuna; Uncle Larry Helm; Uncle Rudy Toledo; Aunty Ruthie Isnice.
If I missed anyone, I apologize. My next trip will be in January 2012 to Arizona.
Thank you Molokai!
David Rapanot
Remembering Chuck Moore
Molokai resident Chuck Moore was born on Hawaii Island, and was a Marine Corps veteran. He did more for this country than anyone will ever know. He lived as he wanted and he died as he wanted, passing away on Aug. 28, at age 71. He was a gunsmith, lawyer, chopper pilot trainer and trained police on Big Island, among other things. We miss you.
James Kimo Lowe
Save the Trees
This is from an outraged member of the community regarding the cutting dawn of healthy, beautiful trees at Kaunakakai Elementary School. Two years ago, they cut down several trees; one was a gorgeous Magnolia tree. When the wind blew one way it became a shiny, silver green. The other direction revealed a beautiful, soft rusty brown.Today, I watch with a broken heart as the tree butchers cut down two of the healthiest trees anywhere around, and the other day they “trimmed” a tree that’s been dying for years and is just barely alive yet still standing.
Aunty’s Corner
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Speaking of birds, my little Kolea is back. He didn’t get here until early this month. I was so worried I called Arleone to find out why my bird didn’t come back and she told me that the male birds come later than the females. Perhaps the boys had to stop and ask for directions. Tee hee.
Does anyone know anything about the cannon that was moved to the Armory? Anakala Pilipo was asking The Dispatch to get the word out that Maui or the Big Island wants to take it. If anyone knows anything can you give me a call at 552-2781? I’d really appreciate it. I’ve called several people but they didn’t know anything about it. As I learned in an old “Looking for the Cannon” query in the June 15, 1989 Molokai Dispatch, the cannon was possibly part of King Kalakaua’s Austrian battery. In an effort to build up the military arsenal of the Kingdom, King Kalakaua corresponded with Emperor Franz Joseph for the purchase of Prussian arms. As a special favor extended to no other government, the Austrian government allowed His Majesty to purchase a battery of these guns consisting of six pieces as well as mountain battery of four pieces. In 1989, the Iolani Palace began a search for the cannon but nothing has been mentioned regarding it thus far. Please call us if you know anything more about this. Mahalo.
Have you checked out the new General Store? I really recommend it. So many nooks and crannies to look at. I went on a Saturday and there is a lady that works with a quilting machine. Fascinating to watch it work. It certainly makes it faster to quilt. At the Drug Store on the prescription counter is a box that says “Do You Know Who Is in Your Medicine Cabinet?” Open the box, it’s an eye opener!
Well, it seems I’ve rattled on enough. I’ll leave you with this tidbit I found. Butterflies taste with their feet! Hope they’re clean. Pet the dog, feet the cat, hug your children, kiss your sweetie and malama your mama. A hui hou, Aunty Kapua
From the Publisher
By Todd YamashitaFalsetto Winner
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On Saturday night, Sept. 10, while Molokai was jamming to the sounds of Sashamon and friends, I was in Kapalua, Maui, enjoying awesome island music at the Ritz Carlton as they hosted the 10th Annual Richard Hoopii Falsetto Competition. This event was created to help promote and perpetuate the beautiful and unique art of Hawaiian falsetto singing.
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In second place was 22-year-old Micah Hoapili De Aguilar from Hawaii Island. He won a well-deserved $300 cash, $150 in gift certificates, a canoe paddle trophy and a gift basket.
In third place was myself, Kalae Arnold, representing Molokai. I was more than happy with $200 in cash, as well as the same gift certificates, trophy, and a gift basket.
The runners-up were Kamakana Lopez from Lanai and James Koakane Mattos from Oahu. These two young men were exceptionally talented with amazing vocals and they both walked away with gift baskets and certificates of excellence.
After the competition, we were all treated to a performance by the one and only Na Pala Palai. I would like to thank all my sponsors for their kindness and support. Mahalo to Lucy and Dave Jung of Lahaina Cruise Company. Danny Mateo, Tina Thompson, Nani Watanabe of Festivals of Aloha and Moana’s Hula Halau. Mahalo also to Uncle Richard Hoopii and ohana and the Ritz Carlton for a wonderful experience.
‘Til next time, much mahalos and aloha.
Kalae Arnold
CEOs of Community Bulletin Board
Some person(s) is taking down other people’s notices of events, sales, etc. before the day of the event. Why? Thank you to the Molokai businesses (Bank of Hawaii, Friendly Market, Wines & Spirit, Kualapu`u Market, Post Offices, and others) that allow posts on their establishment bulletin boards such as Celebrations of Life, Concerts, Yards Sales, athletic sport games, fundraising, sales and want ads. It is a very important communication resource to the Molokai community.
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